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System engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a System Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$124,891
Average $124,891
Low $75,474
High $206,664

The average salary for a system engineer is $124,891 per year in the United States. 13.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

System Engineer job openings in United States

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Systems Engineer, Air Defense
Anduril2.3out of 5 stars.
Irvine, CA
$113,000 - $149,000 a year
Full-time
37 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for System Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
American Bureau of Shipping (A...
 
$364,000per year
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Capital One
 
$303,550per year
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Mochi Health
 
$287,500per year
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ByteDance
 
$277,180per year
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tar
 
$275,000per year
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Heartflow
 
$270,000per year
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Highest paying cities for System Engineers near United States

  1. El Segundo, CA
    $151,056 per year
  2. Phoenix, AZ
    $144,057 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $136,913 per year
  4. San Antonio, TX
    $129,149 per year
  5. San Diego, CA
    $127,995 per year

Where can a System Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for System Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as System Engineer get paid in United States?

Chief System Engineer

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Junior System Engineer

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Senior System Engineer

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Average $138,665 per year